Fall 2025 Co-op, Site Acquisition

Company: BlueWave
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 20, 2025

Job Description:

BlueWave's mission is to protect our planet by transforming access to renewable energy. As a pioneering renewable energy company that develops and owns solar and battery storage projects, BlueWave has a long track record of success and is developing several gigawatts of solar and battery storage projects throughout the United States to ensure our grid is reliable and efficient in a clean energy future. BlueWave is proud to be a certified B Corp, recognized by B Labs as "Best in the World" in Governance.About the role:The Site Acquisition team is looking for one Co-op to join their team from mid-July through mid/late-December 2025. The Co-op will help with the analysis and acquisition of new photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage development opportunities and otherwise support our portfolio's development strategy. The Site Acquisition Analysts support PV and energy storage efforts across multiple state markets by identifying the viability of projects based on environmental factors, electrical interconnection capacity, and researching jurisdictional regulations. The ideal candidate is one that possesses strong organizational skills, attention to detail, initiative and strong independence producing research analysis in the workplace.What you'll do:

• Utilize solar design software and GIS tools to conduct search, analysis, and preliminary design of prospective sites
• Prepare and present reports of development opportunities based on environmental, electrical, and regulatory criteria
• Contribute to early-stage development of BlueWave's PV and energy storage pipelines in target markets across the US
• Track and complete tasks across the site acquisition process to ensure timely project deliveryWhat we are seeking:
  • A team player who is currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Engineering, Environmental and Sustainability Science, Civil Engineering, Geology, Urban Planning, Business, or related field
  • Preference for candidates that have at least one previous co-op or work experience in a related discipline (engineering, design, construction, real estate, or energy development)
  • Exposure to or familiarity with renewable energy systems
  • Ability to think creatively to help streamline operations
  • Experience with GIS tools, Google Earth, Google Maps, Microsoft applications, CRM platforms, and Adobe
  • Excellent presentation skills; ability to deliver organized and comprehensive reports
  • Interpersonal skills along with the ability to work within a fast paced, highly collaborative team environment while managing tight deadlines
  • Detail-oriented and strong analytical and quantitative skills
  • Self-starter with excellent organizational skillsInclusion at BlueWave:As a mission-driven B Corp, as environmentalists, and as humans, we hold ourselves accountable to creating a workforce that celebrates diversity on our team and within our communities. Our inclusive culture and core values inspire us to develop more innovative, bolder solutions to support our customers and partners in the solar industry. When you join BlueWave, you join a collaborative team doing all that we can to be transparent, sustainable and inclusive as we fight for our shared vision of protecting the planet.
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